Canada Fintech Forum 2026

Get ready to attend the international fintech event, Canada Fintech Forum 2026, from September 14–15, 2026, in Montréal. The event gathers financial leaders, fintech innovators, investors, regulators, technology providers, and startups to explore the future of financial technology, digital payments, AI in finance, open banking, embedded finance, stablecoins, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. It is a meeting point where ideas can evolve into partnerships, pilots, and real business opportunities. Organized By Finance Montréal is a fintech-focused organization dedicated to strengthening Montréal’s position as a global financial centre by supporting innovation, collaboration, and the growth of the financial technology ecosystem. Event Highlights • Connect with major financial institutions, high-growth fintechs, investors, regulators, and technology leaders. • Explore emerging trends shaping Canada's financial services industry and the global financial services industry. • Discover innovative fintech solutions, startups, and next-generation financial technologies. • Translate discussions into profitable collaborations, business plans, pilot initiatives, and investment opportunities. Why Attend the Fintech Forum? • Market Insights: Understand how financial markets are changing and emerging fintech trends. • Executive Access: Exchange ideas directly with influential decision-makers and industry leaders. • Business Opportunities: Discover opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and innovation projects. • Actionable Intelligence: Take home practical insights that can support smarter business decisions. • Industry Priorities: Understand what financial institutions and regulators expect from the next generation of financial services. Program Highlights • Day 1 – September 14 9:00 AM: Opening of the Fintech Forum 9:45 AM: Competition or Consolidation? The Market Effect of Open Finance 10:30 AM: From Real-Time Rails to Stablecoins: The Future of the Canadian Payment Ecosystem 11:30 AM: Autonomous Transactions: The Next Phase of Embedded Finance 2:00 PM: Fintech & ESG: Powering Sustainable Finance • Day 2 – September 15 9:00 AM: Opening of Day 2 9:30 AM: AI Decision-Making in Finance: Building Trust, Control and Accountability 10:30 AM: AI-Native Finance vs. Legacy Systems: Compete, Partner or Rebuild? 11:30 AM: Regtech at Scale: Automating Compliance in a Highly Regulated Environment 2:00 PM: AI vs. AI: The New Cyber Arms Race in Finance Featured Speakers • Tess Bloch — Co-Founder & COO, Spade • Michael Denham — Executive Vice-President & Vice-Chair, National Bank of Canada • Maksims Volkovs — SVP & Chief AI Scientist, TD • Peter Zaffino — Chairman & CEO, AIG Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the Bitcoin leaders shaping the future of fintech innovation in Canada and turn new trends into meaningful business opportunities.

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• Full event Access
  • Official Dinner on September 14
  • Panels, conferences and in-person activities
  • Networking lunch on September 14 & 15
  • Cocktail reception on September 14 & 15
  • Exhibitor Zone
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• 2 Day Access
  • Panels, conf and in-person activities on Sept 14 & 15
  • Networking lunch on September 14 & 15
  • Cocktail reception on September 14 & 15
  • Exhibitor Zone
  • Networking zone
  647.1
• 1 Day Access
  • Panels, conf and in-person activities on Sept 14 & 15
  • Networking lunch & Cocktail reception
  • Exhibitor Zone
  • Networking zone
  • Interactive event platform
  395.15

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